Jakarta, Jan. 11 -- An Indonesian lawmaker warned that proposals allowing the military to handle terrorism through a draft presidential regulation must not weaken democracy or the criminal justice system.

Amelia Anggraini, a member of the House of Representatives' Commission I, said counterterrorism goals are unquestioned, but the instruments used must ensure accountability and be assessed within national law, security governance, and human rights principles.

"Commission I will seek detailed explanations on the rationale, scope of authority, command structure, and accountability mechanisms, and test alignment with the TNI Law, Terrorism Law, and civilian supremacy," Amelia said in Jakarta on Sunday.

She said regulation must be structur...